Rosey Manhas poised to win school board seat
After garnering nearly 60 percent of all votes cast, Rosey Manhas is set to be elected to the Coquitlam School Board.
The results are preliminary pending certification of the chief election officer.
Manhas received 696 of the 1,189 votes cast – more than four times the total of her closest challengers, Frank Do and Dana Ebtekar, who received 149 and 142 votes, respectively.
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“I am truly honored and humbled to have been elected as your newest Coquitlam School Board Trustee,” Manhas posted following the election. “This victory belongs to all of us—our community, our families, and everyone who believes in strong, inclusive, and student-focused public education.
Manhas secured several high-profile endorsements, including from Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Jennifer Blatherwick and the New Westminster & District Labour Council. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and council colleagues Matt Djonlic and Teri Towner also supported Manhas.
The current president of the District Parent Advisory Council, Manhas pledged to prioritize resourcing counsellors, promoting anti-bullying campaigns, and supporting extracurricular activities as measures designed to keep students safe.
The turnout was meagre, with 1.15 percent of voters turning up at the polls.
Manhas is scheduled to stay on the board until November 2026, filling the seat vacated by Blatherwick.
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